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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cancún to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 12:23
• Latest: departs at 19:16 and lands at 00:39.

The flight takes about 5h 23m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Cancún to Los Angeles.

A direct flight from Cancún to Los Angeles takes 5h 23m, covering 5,479 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Cancún to Los Angeles range from $452 to $758, with an average of $592 over the past 12 months. Anything below $452 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $592 route average. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $417 return via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared with $648 for direct.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Alaska Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Cancún to Los Angeles flights are:

• Delta: 92% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 91% on time
• United Airlines: 85% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $43–$143 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Cancún to Los Angeles flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $525 to $5,066. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Cancún to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• Aeromexico

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Cancún to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $328, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from Cancún to Los Angeles usually depart from Cancun (CUN) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cancún to Los Angeles route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 47m.

One-stop flights from Cancún to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) – 58% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Cancún to Los Angeles. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $538 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $697, a difference of $159.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Cancún and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Delta
• American Airlines

Flying via Morelia (MLM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 42m, compared to 7h 59m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 9h 09m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Cancún (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Dodger Stadium, and Los Angeles Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cancún to Los Angeles flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.